Carers

Who is a carer?

You are a Carer if you provide unpaid help and support to a partner, child, friend, relative or neighbour who could not manage without your help.

The person you look after might have a physical or learning difficulty, be ill or frail, have mental health problems or misuse drugs or alcohol. You do not have to live with the person you care for to receive free support.

Why it’s important to let us know you’re a carer

Caring for someone can be rewarding, but it can also have an impact on your own health & wellbeing. By identifying yourself as a carer, we can make sure you receive the right support and understanding from our team. This also includes flexible appointment times, annual health checks and flu vaccinations to help you stay well.

We can also refer you for local support as well as share information of national services, support groups and resources. Remember; caring for yourself is an important part of caring for someone else.

Carers in Hertfordshire

Carers in Hertfordshire are the county’s leading charity providing free help and support to any carer living, working or caring for someone in the county.

Available help can include what benefits or local services are available, where you can find a local support groups or how to get a break from caring.

You can register yourself or refer someone else to receive support from Carers in Hertfordshire by clicking here, calling 01992 586969 or emailing contact@carersinherts.org.uk.

Carers Passport

Carers are also eligible for discounts/concessions on more than 300 services with a Carers’ Passport. Please visit the Carers in Hertfordshire website for more information on how to apply for the Carers’ Passport.

If you are a Carer and would like to apply for a Carers’ Passport, you can register here, or complete this form Carer ID and Professional Referral form for GPs and NHS staff – November 2025 and hand into any of our surgeries.

Carers Development and Learning

Caring with Confident training courses for carers, covering all aspects of caring, including dealing with stress and emotions, balancing caring with a life of your own and maximising your income whilst caring. There are special courses for those caring for people with dementia.

There are various workshops from legal planning to chair yoga, run either face to face or virtually. All courses are free and not only are they practical and informative, but also a great way to meet others in the same situation as you. For a full itinerary go to: www.carersinherts.org.uk/events

Make a Difference

Caring can take its toll. Make a Difference is a Carers in Herts initiative to provide funded breaks for carers. Grants are available for all sorts of things such as gym membership, massage, weekends away or simply a new hobby – whatever will have the greatest benefit to your health & wellbeing.

Contact Carers in Herts for more information.

Young Carers

Young carers are young people who take on caring responsibilities for someone in their family, usually handled by an adult. Carers in Herts Young Carers Service supports carers aged 8 – 18 and their families to make sure their caring responsibilities don’t stop them from having the same opportunities and social life, that other young people enjoy.

Contact Carers in Herts for more information.

Hertfordshire County Council

Herts County Council also have a form which unpaid carers can complete to help them access the support and help they might need straight away and enable the council to offer the Carer an assessment, to meet the requirements of the Carers’ Act 2015. To learn more about support offered by the council visit hertsdirect.org – caring for someone.

The HCC Money Advice Unit have also produced a short video about the support they can offer carers. Click on the link to view the video

Carers UK

Carers UK are a national membership charity for carers. The provide support and advice as well as campaigning on behalf of carers. For more information, visit their website or telephone: